We have just returned from a superb 4-night stay at Shimuwini (13-16 June). far2000 made the comment that "There is also a resident female leopard that currently has Cubs, from what the local Ranger told me.."- well can confirm that they are still there...

We found their den 5 kilometers from the camp gate, on the river loop road - in the rocks near the last Baobab tree. We found them at 07h30 on the 15th and spent the day with them, only returning to the camp for lunch - so that was seven hours of quality viewing time with the cubs and we took 1733 photographs of them!

They look about 5-6 months old so may still be around in December. Hope some of you spot them!

We stayed in Shimuwini No 15 - and thought it was just great. Sitting there late afternoon with something cold in the hand smelling your braai developing into something special . . . . . , while watching the river peacefully flowing into yonder . . .

We experienced while walking through the camp that the view upon the river was good from all accomodation, I suppose little things make the visit special.

Like the little duiker, like the visiting leguan sharing our verandah, like the beautiful sunsets, the peacefull dusk and the freshness of dawn . . . . .

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I participate because I care - CUSTOS NATURAENo to Hotels in and commercialization of our National Parks.No to Legalized Rhino and Lion trade.Done 159 visits to National Parks.What a wonderful privilege.

We stayed at Shimuwini in July 2006 and it was wonderful, saw elephants every day from our chalet and had a great experience one night where the elephants was eating at the same time as us, in the pitch dark. Everything was wonderful and relaxing and will always have the most fondest memories of the camp.

We stayed there Dec 1999 when Frank Watts (of Battle in Kruger fame) was still the manager. Absolutely stunning camp. Has anyone climbed up the radio mast? Lovely views from up there. Frank and his wife came over for a braai a couple of times and every time he kept us entertained for hours with stories about Kruger, the animals and the people.

They have cutlery and crockery, pots and pans, dishcloths etc. But I found there are not enough bowls for eg. for salads etc. So I always take a few bowls with. It really depends on your own style of catering.

Hi KingfishaThanks for the pics! Did you perhaps get a chance to identify the raptor above the leopard eyeing his grub?We are thinking of staying in either unit 3 or 4. Which in your opinion has the best view of the water & hopefully also the game?Cheers

Think 4 would be better, we were there a couple of days ago. The units are all in a line along the water, but I think 1,2 & 3 are set further back if memory serves me correctly. I would have been quite happy though with any unit I had there.

They don't really like you plugging things into the fridge point, but the ladies in reception are very happy to let you charge anything and everything in the office during the day.

They're very welcoming and friendly.

The generator charges batteries during the day, which run down over night. There is generally enough charge in the batteries to run the fans all or most of the night, ditto the lights if you need them.

The fridges work very well given the sporadic use of the generator. Probably best to leave the fridge plugged in so that when the generator is on it can get its full charge.

Get the maintenance man to show you the tricks re the fridge - there is a plastic container at the bottom with a an overflow pipe that feeds into it. If the container fills up with water you will need to tip it out so the pipe can 'breathe'.

The electricity system at Shimuwini is a finely balanced little ecosystem all of its own, so get to know its strengths and limitations when you arrive and please don't upset it!